Hi,
Personally i've seen the Vintage White being worn downtown New York. Looks great.
Backcountry only has Tan left, so if you would like to take a look at the white (and other colours), pls see this link. Price is not as cheap though ($189).

http://www.getzs.com/customer/The_North_Face_Women%27s_Transit_Jacket/product/1265/1/24466.html?MMCF_Froogle&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-The%20North%20Face-_-DataFeed-_-The%20North%20Face%20Women%27s%20Transit%20Jacket